Subject:Jungle Book takes big bite out of US box office

http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/17553/production/_89117559_p03q36l2.jpgThe film is a mixture of live action and animation

Disney's new version of The Jungle Book has taken a big bite out of the US box office, topping it with $103.6m (£73.1m) in its opening weekend.

Its debut was the second biggest April opening in history, behind only Furious 7's $147.2m (£104m) launch in 2015.

According to the studio, Jon Favreau's film also made an estimated $136.1m (£96m) outside the US and Canada.

Comedy sequel Barbershop: The Next Cut came a distant second, with opening weekend takings of $20.2m (£14.2m).

Disney has achieved success of late with transforming its classic cartoons into live-action remakes, including Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty makeover Maleficent.

Subject:Re: Jungle Book takes big bite out of US box office

Written By:Toonon04/18/16 at 12:40 pm

Love the fact that Disney has been having tons of success during this decade.

Subject:Re: Jungle Book takes big bite out of US box office

Written By:Philip Enoon04/18/16 at 12:49 pm

http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/17553/production/_89117559_p03q36l2.jpgThe film is a mixture of live action and animation

Disney's new version of The Jungle Book has taken a big bite out of the US box office, topping it with $103.6m (£73.1m) in its opening weekend.

Its debut was the second biggest April opening in history, behind only Furious 7's $147.2m (£104m) launch in 2015.

According to the studio, Jon Favreau's film also made an estimated $136.1m (£96m) outside the US and Canada.

Comedy sequel Barbershop: The Next Cut came a distant second, with opening weekend takings of $20.2m (£14.2m).

Disney has achieved success of late with transforming its classic cartoons into live-action remakes, including Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty makeover Maleficent.I feel that the younger children will fine some the CGI of the animals scary.

Subject:Re: Jungle Book takes big bite out of US box office

Written By:80sfanon04/18/16 at 1:10 pm

I have a good feeling about the movie.

Subject:Re: Jungle Book takes big bite out of US box office

Written By:Philip Enoon04/18/16 at 1:12 pm

I feel that the younger children will fine some the CGI of the animals scary. I have a good feeling about the movie.It will still do very well!

Subject:Re: Jungle Book takes big bite out of US box office

Written By:2001on04/18/16 at 3:42 pm

I will be watching this Tuesday or on Friday! :D One of my favourite childhood movies.

Subject:Re: Jungle Book takes big bite out of US box office

Written By:Philip Enoon04/19/16 at 8:19 am

I will be watching this Tuesday or on Friday! :D One of my favourite childhood movies.I may seen eventually as I like Jon Favreau.

Subject:Re: Jungle Book takes big bite out of US box office

Written By:Baltimoreianon04/19/16 at 9:47 am

I don't like the original Jungle Book, so it's obvious that I'm not interested.

Subject:Re: Jungle Book takes big bite out of US box office

Written By:2001on04/19/16 at 8:47 pm

Watched it! I loved it! Its exactly as it's advertised, a CGI/realistic remake of the 1967 original. The fact that it was practically a carbon copy in terms of dialogue hurt it in some places though. The musicals felt forced and out-of-nowhere, while in the original animation they felt natural.

Subject:Re: Jungle Book takes big bite out of US box office

Written By:80sfanon04/19/16 at 9:30 pm

The acting and writing looks really good!

Subject:Re: Jungle Book takes big bite out of US box office

Written By:Philip Enoon04/20/16 at 3:57 am

Watched it! I loved it! Its exactly as it's advertised, a CGI/realistic remake of the 1967 original. The fact that it was practically a carbon copy in terms of dialogue hurt it in some places though. The musicals felt forced and out-of-nowhere, while in the original animation they felt natural. The songs still OK?